COPE to host forum on Vancouver's unaffordable transit

For Immediate Release

19 September 2013

In light of recent changes with Translink and their effect on working people in Vancouver, the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) is hosting a public ‘working lunch’ on the affordability and sustainability of transportation in Vancouver. It will take place this Sunday, September 22nd at 12:30pm at the Russian Hall in Strathcona.

COPE’s Tim Louis said: “We’ve been out talking with people and you wouldn’t be surprised what they are saying: there’s not enough buses, the transit system is too expensive, and we need to cut Translink’s CEO salaries.”

Topics to be discussed include the upcoming transit referendum, sustainable solutions for the Broadway Corridor, and municipal solutions to transit unaffordability. Lunch will be provided.

For information contact:
Sean Antrim
604-600-2731
sean@cope.bc.ca

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What: The Future of Public Transit: from Fare-gates to Universal AccessWhen: Sunday, September 22nd, 12:30pmWhere: The Russian Hall (600 Campbell Street)Cost: Free, food to be provided.

About Us:

The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.